Write 0.055 as
0.055
1
Multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal point.
0.055
1
The factors of 55 are: 1 5 11 55
The factors of 1000 are: 1 2 4 5 8 10 20 25 40 50 100 125 200 250 500 1000
The Greatest Common Factor (GCF) for both 55 and 1000 is: 5
Now to reduce the fraction we divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCF value.
=
0.055 x 1000
1 x 1000
=
55
1000
In order to reduce the fraction find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) for 55 and 1000. Keep in mind a factor is just a number that divides into another number without any remainder.
Answer ( 55/1000
= 11/200)